This seminal work on surgical practice, written by Scottish surgeon Benjamin Bell, was first published in 1783. It provides detailed descriptions of a wide range of surgical procedures, along with advice on patient care and management. Illustrated with dozens of copperplates showing the anatomy and surgical techniques involved, it is a landmark text in the history of medicine and a testament to Bell's expertise and versatility as a practitioner. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.